Old joke, but funny/sad because it's true: "What are a typical redneck's last words? 'Hey, watch this!'"

Great article.  I've been widdling down my vinyl purchases for the exact same reason: it's just too goddamned expensive.  If I go into a record store with a hundred bucks, I should be able to walk out with more than 3 or 4 new releases.  Unfortunately, the $25 and $30 price point is becoming the norm.  I do sort of…

I know exactly what you're saying, and that's why it's a nitpick and not something that keeps me up late at night.  I also think I'm just pissed it disappeared for so long; and I don't want to see this new crop pegged as novelty acts.  Anyway, pretty stoked for that Iron Reagan release.

Nitpick and I know it's not really anyone's fault, but I hate the tag "thrash revival."  Why can't bands just play thrash?  Tacking on the "revival" makes it seem more like a costume and novelty act.  "Tonight: Municipal Waste, Cherry Poppin Daddies, and Sha Na Na!"